K. TRIMURTHULU vs M.V.N. MURTHY .

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that the appellants, who were promoted based on seniority that included their casual service, could not be considered senior to the respondents who were absorbed as skilled fitters earlier. The Court emphasized that the period of casual service should not be counted for seniority and promotion, as per the Ministry of Defence Circular No. 4(1)/83/D/C-IV/II dated 19.11.83. Consequently, the promotions of the appellants were quashed, and the case was remanded for reconsideration of the respondents' promotions without counting the casual service period.